182 FIELD CROP PRODUCTION 



larger yields may be obtained on fertile soils, and it will 

 respond well to fertilization on poor soils. 



Fig. 65. — Rye seeded in oorn at the last cultivation for us< as fall 

 pasture and green manure. 



METHODS OF CULTURE 



170. Seeding. — The cultural methods for rye are very 

 similar to those described for wheat, and need not be 

 repeated again. Rye may be seeded somewhat earlier 

 than wheat, as it is less troubled by the Hessian fly. 

 It is desirable to seed rather early if the crop is to be 

 pastured in the fall. It may be seeded in the standing 

 corn before cutting, or the seeding may be delayed until 

 after the corn is in the shock. Sometimes rye is seeded 

 in the corn at the time of the last cultivation. However, 

 usually not much is gained by seeding as early as this, 

 since the plant will make but little growth until the corn 

 ripens. The usual rate of seeding is from 1.5 to 2 bushels 

 per acre. 



